Which is worse...Sugar or salt?

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Lisa1971
Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
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It's getting so I'm actually afraid to eat fruit because I always go over my sugars! I can't believe how much sugar they contain! On the other hand I'm really trying to reduce my sodium and I have 700mg left for my daily allowance even though I'm done eating for the day.:)

So...should I eat pretzels or a pear for a snack? I don't want to go over in sugars but I definitely don't want a lot of sodium either!

HELP! Thanks!

Lisa

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  • blondageh
    blondageh Posts: 923 Member
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    I know what you mean!! I am over my sugar, sodium and sometimes even protein for most days. My sodium is out of control. Usually 1000-2000 mg more than I am suppose to have and I don't even know how to combat that! I am eating egg beaters and fat free cheese. I had no idea they contact so much sodium. But come on, I am already giving up a lot. How on earth am I suppose to cut out all that too? As for the sugar from the fruit, I am saying boo to that too. I will not cut out fruit. That is just ridiculous. How can they say we need at least 5 servings of fruit a day and then have 22g sugar in an apple and try to limit out sugar? As long as it is coming from fruit, I am not going to worry about it.
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
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    pretzels are high in glycemic index because they spike your insulin then drop it fast. Natural sugar is always better than processed food.

    You could always choose Lower GI fruits I would think fruit is better than pretzels any day but that's my opinion
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
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    pretzels are high in glycemic index because they spike your insulin then drop it fast. Natural sugar is always better than processed food.

    You could always choose Lower GI fruits I would think fruit is better than pretzels any day but that's my opinion

    I agree. Yes sugar is sugar, but anything natural is better than processed things!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    The recommended amount on MFP is for ADDED sugar. Don't worry about your fruits, they're natural sugars that are good for you. Ultimately, sugar & salt are both pretty bad for you. High amounts of sugar can cause diabetes, high amounts of salt can cause heart disease. Just keep both in check. I took carbs off my daily nutrients tracked because I always had some left so I didn't feel like I had to "watch" it. I go over on sugar everyday but just make sure it's not the fake stuff that I have a lot of.
  • sassyg
    sassyg Posts: 393
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    I'd go for the pear - at least you're getting vitamins and fibre out of it, you're getting squat from the pretzels except empty starch
  • skatjon
    skatjon Posts: 29
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    ALWAYS go for the natural food! I watch sugar over everything else BUT sugar in fruit is better than processed foods and you need sugar after your workout so if you eat an apple with a protein shake 30 min after you workout it's really good for muscle repair. I use fruit (mostly berries - they are lower in sugar than other fruit) to sweeten oatmeal (not the per packed type), plain greek yogart, low fat cottage cheese... and I have an apple with a protein drink or 1/2 bananna blended with the drink everyday. Hope that helps :)
  • rnroadrunner
    rnroadrunner Posts: 402 Member
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    unless you are a diabetic I would not be concerned about eating fruit. Pretzels are empty calories. no brainer imho good luck with your new lifestyle.

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